Help With Prescription Drug Costs
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Choosing generic drug prescriptions over brand name prescriptions will not only save a patient in the medication cost, it will also save in the amount of your co-pay. Most pharmacies charge a nominal fee for dispensing generics. Health plans charge much less for generic drugs, which are considered comparable to their brand name counterparts. Additionally, when your physician requests that a non-generic prescription be dispensed, there are many companies and organizations that will assist with your ability to pay for brand name prescription medications. Some are sponsored by the actual drug company, while others are independent.
Here are a few websites:
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Search for available patient assistance programs by entering a particular drug, such as Advair.com
There is help out there. It simply takes a few minutes to search for it.
